He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Well respected race car driver David Steele was killed on March 25 at the track while racing in Bradenton, Florida. He was competing in the Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series at the Desoto Speedway.

David was 42 years old and leaves behind a wife and kids. The raceway posted a message on Facebook, “DeSoto Speedway owners and staff are saddened by tonight’s passing of David Steele in the Sprint Car feature. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time.”

According to the video, Steele crashed after trying to make a pass during a turn. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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